Money Tip: Invest in a Shredder

It takes up a little bit of room, but buying a shredder is a smart use of your money and space. You've heard the horror stories about identities stolen because of careless disposal of things like credit card offers and bank account statements. A shredder can help you avoid trouble, protect yourself, and keep your table junk-mail-free.

I like to destroy the necessary envelopes as I go through the mail to prevent clutter and save time. You can purchase a shredder from any office supply store and they run as low as $50. Is shredding part of your routine?

We picked up an awesome shredder at an auction...I think we paid $3 for it and it'll shred just about anything you give it. We always shred CC offers and other personal info just to be on the safe side.

Yep - too steep at $100. I do however have the one that sweetpea mentions - a shredder without a bin under it. I keep it in my desk drawer, it comes out once a week, and I throw it over my regular wastepaper basket, plug it in, and shred away.

The shredders pictured are sold by Staples and cost $100. Pretty steep for a shredder, but if it's out in the open and you're concerned about its appearance, it could be a good option.
http://www.staples.com/Staples-9-Sheet-Color-Shredders/product_SS1046965?cmArea=SC3:CG868:CL158972

I'd also like to know where I could buy that shredder.
We have a small waste basket by the front door. Junk mail doesn't make it any further than that. My parents have a shredder so I take it to their house once a week and it's getting to be a real hassle.

I'd also like to know where I could buy that shredder.We have a small waste basket by the front door. Junk mail doesn't make it any further than that. My parents have a shredder so I take it to their house once a week and it's getting to be a real hassle.